Position Information:
Granville East Public School, enrolment 270 students, 96% speak English as an additional language/dialect, is a vibrant community school in Western Sydney which proudly thrives on Dharug Land. A strong culture of explicit teaching, student inquiry and positive behaviours for learning support the educational, social and emotional wellbeing of our community. Staff work collaboratively in small teaching teams and leaders are responsible for curriculum and wellbeing outcomes. We are a well-resourced school with both traditional and alternative learning spaces including an outdoor learning space, vegetable garden and yarning circle. At GEPS, everyone from the youngest student to the principal is a learner.
Our school library is centrally located, representing the hub of the school. The teacher librarian will work 3 days per week (Monday-Wednesday) ensuring that all students, families and staff have access to quality literature, quality resources and strong digital literacy skills. This position has been vacant for over a year and admin staff have ensured the library is open and of service to all. A strong network of admin staff and executive leadership has been established to support the new teacher librarian.
Selection Criteria:
Approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
Demonstrated ability to engage students in critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and a love of literature.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the school.
Capacity to organise and manage the resources of a primary school library that supports teaching and learning.
Conditions:
Special Notes:
This is a permanent part-time position for 3 days per week 0.6 FTE (Full time equivalent).
If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Librarian qualifications as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 24 months.
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